In an estimated 15,000 puppy mills in the U.S., millions of dogs, are kept in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions without sufficient food, water or vet care. They are forced to live in small wire cages, exposed to extreme heat and cold, high levels of

Pit bulls have wrongly been assigned a terrible reputation over the years. Due to alarmist media coverage, pit bulls are often portrayed as unpredictable, vicious creatures with 'locking jaws.' This is rather a biased view on this breed of dog.

Where would all the world's domestic animals be without help from shelters, rescues and sanctuaries? We owe it to these organizations for having saved countless lives over the years, and finding homes for many others

Assembly Member Micah Kellner has introduced the Companion Animal Access and Rescue Act (CAARA) to allow qualified rescue groups to recover animals that are scheduled to be destroyed at shelters. Current law only allows for individuals to adopt pets,

Luckily, dog lovers are a global phenomenon, and there are people working tirelessly to help this often forgotten segment of animals in need. From Russia to Romania to Thailand, rescuers care for dogs left to die on city streets, providing food, medical a

"Ace" the dog. The emaciated animal was found Nov. 4 near an Ace Hardware store in Detroit. He was picked up by Detroit Animal Control. Even though several rescue groups have stepped forward to save Ace Detroit Animal Control policy does not allow

A new pug rescue group is answering a call for help and saving unwanted dogs across the state. The Local 6 report featured a 6-year-old dog named Patty-Cake that was the latest pug rescued from an overcrowded Florida kennel.